Texas Tech University Renews as Friends of BHB Sponsor – Paving the Way for the Future of Community Banks
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AUSTIN, TX – October 7, 2025 – The future of community banking is looking brighter than ever—and Texas Tech University is once again stepping up to make sure it stays that way. Today, Bankers Helping Bankers (BHB) is thrilled to announce the E.W. & J. D. Williams Institute for Community Banking at Texas Tech has renewed its Friends of BHB sponsorship, solidifying their place at the heart of BHB’s growing ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and progress. |
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As BHB continues to expand its reach, bringing together leaders and innovators, the Williams Institute’s continued involvement ensures community banks have the resources that will equip them to be able to navigate the complexities of today’s financial landscape.
“It’s been amazing to witness Texas Tech’s Williams Institute’s ongoing dedication to driving change in the banking space,” said Matthew Smith, CEO at Bankers Helping Bankers. “They’re not just a sponsor—they’re partners in the mission to empower community banks. We couldn’t be more excited to keep working alongside them.”
"By renewing our commitment as a Friends of BHB sponsor, we’re further aligning with BHB’s vision to equip future leaders with the knowledge and resources they need to address the challenges and opportunities facing community banks," said Jeff Mercer, Executive Director of the Williams Institute and Executive Director of the Texas Tech School of Banking at Texas Tech. "Our ongoing collaboration is a perfect example of how education and real-world solutions can come together to drive transformation within community banking."
Through this renewed partnership, both organizations can deepen their efforts to create meaningful change within the banking sector.
About Bankers Helping Bankers
Bankers Helping Bankers (BHB) is committed to supporting banks nationwide at no cost by leveraging hard data from FedFis to enable fact-based technology decision-making. The BHB ecosystem includes a VC Fund that invests in fintech companies focused on solving banking challenges, The BaaS Association, which helps banks become high earning sponsor banks and launch direct digital brands safely, a host of quarterly technology webinars including Inside the Numbers, hosted by industry experts analyzing the latest bank financial data separating facts from hype. BHB supports 95% of bank C-suites, made possible by Premier and Friends of Bankers Helping Bankers sponsorships. Learn more at www.bankershelpingbankers.com.
About E.W. & J. D. Williams Institute for Community Banking at Texas Tech University
The E.W. and J. D. Williams Institute for Community Banking, part of Texas Tech University’s Jerry S. Rawls College of Business, is dedicated to advancing community banking and finance through education, research, and advocacy. We support students with scholarships, internships, and innovative programs, empower impactful research, and engage with industry leaders to help prepare future leaders and address the evolving needs of community banking. By fostering collaboration and promoting excellence, we are committed to strengthening the financial industry and empowering communities.
Media Contact:
Rachel Hernandez
[email protected]
“It’s been amazing to witness Texas Tech’s Williams Institute’s ongoing dedication to driving change in the banking space,” said Matthew Smith, CEO at Bankers Helping Bankers. “They’re not just a sponsor—they’re partners in the mission to empower community banks. We couldn’t be more excited to keep working alongside them.”
"By renewing our commitment as a Friends of BHB sponsor, we’re further aligning with BHB’s vision to equip future leaders with the knowledge and resources they need to address the challenges and opportunities facing community banks," said Jeff Mercer, Executive Director of the Williams Institute and Executive Director of the Texas Tech School of Banking at Texas Tech. "Our ongoing collaboration is a perfect example of how education and real-world solutions can come together to drive transformation within community banking."
Through this renewed partnership, both organizations can deepen their efforts to create meaningful change within the banking sector.
About Bankers Helping Bankers
Bankers Helping Bankers (BHB) is committed to supporting banks nationwide at no cost by leveraging hard data from FedFis to enable fact-based technology decision-making. The BHB ecosystem includes a VC Fund that invests in fintech companies focused on solving banking challenges, The BaaS Association, which helps banks become high earning sponsor banks and launch direct digital brands safely, a host of quarterly technology webinars including Inside the Numbers, hosted by industry experts analyzing the latest bank financial data separating facts from hype. BHB supports 95% of bank C-suites, made possible by Premier and Friends of Bankers Helping Bankers sponsorships. Learn more at www.bankershelpingbankers.com.
About E.W. & J. D. Williams Institute for Community Banking at Texas Tech University
The E.W. and J. D. Williams Institute for Community Banking, part of Texas Tech University’s Jerry S. Rawls College of Business, is dedicated to advancing community banking and finance through education, research, and advocacy. We support students with scholarships, internships, and innovative programs, empower impactful research, and engage with industry leaders to help prepare future leaders and address the evolving needs of community banking. By fostering collaboration and promoting excellence, we are committed to strengthening the financial industry and empowering communities.
Media Contact:
Rachel Hernandez
[email protected]
Source: FI FinTech Newsroom